Mammography
Mammography is an examination performed with a digital X-ray machine. This examination allows viewing the inside of the breast. Each breast is usually X-rayed in two different directions (frontal and oblique), so as to obtain an analysis of the entire volume of the mammary gland.
Only mammography: 15-20 minutes.
Mammography followed by an echography: 1h
Pregnancy in progress or desired
No preparation is necessary. On the day of the examination, please refrain from using cosmetics (cream, deodorant, etc.) which could cause false images to appear and hamper the diagnosis.
- Your doctor’s request for an examination or the health questionnaire sent to you by the Centre de Dépistage BEJUNE, which you will have completed in advance.
- Your insurance card or accident report.
Our medical staff will accompany you throughout your stay at our centre.
Glasses, earrings and necklaces must be removed.
The examination is carried out in a standing position and one breast is examined at a time. The breast, placed on a plate, is slightly compressed in order to spread out the gland so as to better separate the structures and reduce radiation.
If necessary, the examination may be supplemented by an ultrasound scan, either to clarify an image or because the breast is very dense and rich in glandular structures.